Bruno Fernandes was controversially dismissed during Manchester United’s Premier League showdown with Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
The incident, which took place in the 42nd minute, has sparked debate among fans and pundits over whether the decision was too harsh.
According to TNT Sports, this marked Fernandes’ first red card since joining United, placing Erik ten Hag’s side in an even more difficult position after conceding earlier in the match.
Referee Chris Kavanagh issued a straight red card for “serious foul play” shortly before halftime, leaving the Red Devils trailing both in score and numbers.
The Portuguese playmaker’s challenge on James Maddison, in which he appeared to make knee-high contact with his studs, was seen as reckless, though Fernandes argued it was accidental.
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Fernandes, visibly frustrated, protested the decision by gesturing towards his head as he walked off the pitch.
Despite his insistence that the incident was unintentional, VAR reviewed the footage and upheld the referee’s decision.
In a statement from the Premier League Match Centre on X (formerly Twitter), it was confirmed:
“The referee issued a red card to Fernandes for a challenge on Maddison. The VAR checked and confirmed the referee’s call of serious foul play.”
